Cider apple
Originated in South Devon. Once a commonly grown variety in some of the old farm orchards of Devon and Somerset. Trees are quite vigorous. Fruits are of medium size. Produces a good bittersweet cider.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)
Accession name Major
Size small a
Type Cider a
Shape Globose conical a
Height 56.80 mm a
Width 58.20 mm a
Ribbing medium a
Crown medium a
Ground Colour Yellow a
Over Colour Orange a
Over Colour (Pattern) striped/solid flush a
Russet low a
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.